What Happens If I Do Not Retwist My Locs
After someone has started dreadlocks, you do not want to have the question: what happens if I don’t retwist my locs? It means there was a lack of communication during the consultation. Several questions should be answered during that time. This should have been...
Why Is Winter Bad For Curly Hair
If you have straight hair, you may have heard your naturally curly-haired friends grumbling when winter comes. Exactly why is winter bad for curly hair? After all, it’s just hair. You should be able to just shove it under a tuque, zip up your coat and go! Well,...
Only The Good Stuff
I took a week off because I decided to start the year with only the good stuff. I had to. New Year’s Eve 2021 was supposed to be the end of all these breakouts. I was going to party and eat great food and meet friends. But no, there was another thing and so it...
Thank You
It is the end of another eventful year and I want to thank you! Thank you for reading my articles and providing me feedback. I appreciate the love (not so much the hate) and the continued support you gave me all year. Here is a fun video for your viewing...
What Is The Difference Between Repair And Renovation On Dreadlocks
If you are planning on providing dreadlocks maintenance services, you need to know what is the difference between repair and renovation on dreadlocks. It’s like you have a house and you notice a hole at the side of your doorstep. As a responsible homeowner, you...
Should You Put Conditioner On Your Locs
I was once again asked “should you put conditioner on locs?” while washing a client's hair recently. I have heard of and met people who say they were told never to do this. I am always puzzled who came to this conclusion. Perhaps from the way the dreadlocks are...
A Secret Weapon Grooming Product
I have to tell you about a secret weapon grooming product I like to use. I have to use it very often in the salon because it works. It is not overly expensive. It comes in various colours and sizes. The size I use will depend on what I need to do. What is this...
What Kind Of Brush Is Best For Your Hair
I had a few talks with people recently on what kind of brush is best for your hair. After the release from lockdowns, many people had hair they had as teenagers. Almost all of them were using brushes not meant for their hair. Others just used whatever was at hand...
How Many Dreads Do You Need For A Full Head
If you want longer dreadlocks, how many dreads do you need for a full head? It sounds like a simple enough question. One that should have a simple answer, but this is where size comes in: the size of your head and the amount of hair you have on it. This is not a...
What Is Humidity And Why Does It Matter
Fall is here with lots of calls for rain. With rain comes humidity. What is humidity and why does it matter? If you have curls and waves, humidity is the ultimate cuss word. Many hairstyles for important events have been changed because of this weather...